US3563553A
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Automatic indexing of indexible tee for automatic lie selection
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-29
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-04-29
Abstract
Abstract An automatic lie selection control for indexible tee constructions which are adapted to dispose any one of a plurality of different lie simulating mats at a predetermined location in a tee area of an indoor golf game. In one embodiment, lie material information is derived from scene selection switches of a projector that projects scenes of different portions of holes on a golf course to a screen for display purposes for golfer playing the game. In another embodiment, lie selection information is derived from a coding associated with each frame on a film illustrating various scenes from a golf course so that projection of a selected scene results in the disposition of a corresponding lie material at a predetermined location at the tee area.
Inventors
- 👤 Bradford J Baldwin
- 👤 Robert M Conklin
- 👤 Jack A Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A tee construction for use in an indoor golf game comprising: means defining a tee area from which a golfer may hit balls in playing an indoor golf game; at least two different mat means disposable in said tee area for supporting a golf ball to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locatiOns on a golf hole; means for receiving information identifying a particular location on a hole on a golf course from which a golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said receiving means for indicating within said tee area, to the golfer, the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location so that the golfer will be advised to hit the shot from said one mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A tee construction for use in an indoor golf game comprising: means defining a tee area from which a golfer may hit balls in playing an indoor golf game; at least two different mat means disposable in said tee area for supporting a golf ball to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locatiOns on a golf hole; means for receiving information identifying a particular location on a hole on a golf course from which a golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said receiving means for indicating within said tee area, to the golfer, the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location so that the golfer will be advised to hit the shot from said one mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tee construction according to claim 1 wherein said indicating means comprise a movable support means mounting said different mat means, and means for moving said support means to dispose the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location in said tee area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tee construction according to claim 1 wherein said means for receiving information identifying a particular location comprise a plurality of selectively operable switch means arranged so that various combinations of operated ones of said switch means represent various locations on the hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A tee area according to claim 3 wherein said switch means are manually operable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A golf tee according to claim 3 further including a screen adjacent to said tee area, a projector for projecting any of a plurality of scenes representing the views of various locations on the hole on a golf course on said screen, said switch means further being operative to control said projection means to cause the same to dispose the scene corresponding to said particular location on said screen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
An indexible tee construction for use in indoor golf games comprising a tee area from which balls are hit by a golfer; movable support means at said tee area; at least two different mat means mounted on said movable support for supporting golf balls in said tee area to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locations on a golf hole; motor means for moving said support means to dispose a selected mat at a predetermined position within said tee area; means for receiving information identifying a particular location on a hole of a golf course from which golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said receiving means for operating said motor means to cause said support means to be moved to locate the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location at said predetermined position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
An indexible tee construction for use in indoor golf games comprising a tee area from which balls are hit by a golfer; movable support means at said tee area; at least two different mat means mounted on said movable support for supporting golf balls in said tee area to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locations on a golf hole; motor means for moving said support means to dispose a selected mat at a predetermined position within said tee area; means for receiving information identifying a particular location on a hole of a golf course from which golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said receiving means for operating said motor means to cause said support means to be moved to locate the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location at said predetermined position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
An indexible tee construction according to claim 6 and particularly suited for use in an indoor golf game having a screen, a projector for projecting on the screen any one of a plurality of scenes, each representing the view from a different location on a golf hole, and means for selecting a particular scene, said receiving means being associated with said projector and receiving information relative to the selection of a particular scene for projection on the screen, and said operating means being responsive to said receiving means for operating said motor means to cause said support means to be moved to locate, at said predetermined position, the one of the mat means simulating the lie condition at the location on the golf hole corresponding to the location represented by the view on said selected scene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
An indexible tee construction according to claim 6 wherein said means for receiving information comprise memory means for correlating information identifying a particular location on a hole on a golf course with the lie condition at said particular location, and means for identifying the lie condition operative in response to the receipt of information identifying a particular location by said memory means to operate said motor means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
73 words
An indexible tee construction according to claim 8 further including a screen, a projector including a plurality of scenes representing the views from various locations on a hole on a golf course for projecting a selected scene on said screen; said memory means comprising coDe means associated with each of said scenes for providing an indication of the lie condition at the location corresponding to the scene, and means for sensing said code.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
A golf game according to claim 8 further including a screen, a projector adapted to project any one of a plurality of scenes from different locations on the hole of a golf course on said screen, and switch means for operating said projector; said memory means comprising means associated with said switch means for memorizing the lie condition at certain locations on a golf hole represented by certain ones of said switch means, and means responsive to operation of said switch means for operating said motor means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tee construction for use in an indoor golf game comprising: means defining a tee area from which a golfer may hit balls in playing an indoor golf game; at least two different mat means disposable in said tee area for supporting a golf ball to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locations on a golf hole; signaling means for providing information identifying the lie condition at a particular location on a hole on a golf course from which a golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said signaling means for indicating within said tee area, to the golfer, the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location so that the golfer will be advised to hit the shot from said one mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tee construction for use in an indoor golf game comprising: means defining a tee area from which a golfer may hit balls in playing an indoor golf game; at least two different mat means disposable in said tee area for supporting a golf ball to be hit by a golfer and simulating at least two different lie conditions found at different locations on a golf hole; signaling means for providing information identifying the lie condition at a particular location on a hole on a golf course from which a golfer is to hit a shot in playing an indoor golf game; and means responsive to said signaling means for indicating within said tee area, to the golfer, the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location so that the golfer will be advised to hit the shot from said one mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 wherein said indicating means comprise a movable support means mounting said different mat means, and means for moving said support means to dispose the one of said mat means simulating the lie condition at said particular location in said tee area.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 further including a screen adjacent said tee area; a projector for projecting any one of a plurality of scenes on said screen to depict the view from various locations on a hole on a golf course; said signaling means including code means associated with each of said scenes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
61 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 further including a screen adjacent said tee area; a projector for projecting any one of a plurality of scenes on said screen to depict the view from various locations on a hole on a golf course; and manually operable switch means for controlling said projector; said signaling means including said manually operable switch means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
117 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 further including a screen adjacent said tee area; a projector for projecting any one of a plurality of scenes on said screen to depict the view from various locations on a hole on a golf course; and switch means adapted to receive information identifying a particular location on a hole on a golf course to cause said projector to project the corresponding scene on said screen; said signaling means including means responsive to the receipt of information identifying a location on a hole on a golf course by said switch means to provide said information identifying a lie condition at a particular location on a hole on a golf course.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
74 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 further including a screen adjacent said tee area, a projector for projecting any one of a plurality of scenes representing the views from various locations on a hole on a golf course on said screen, and means for operating said projector to cause the projection of a particular scene on said screen; said signaling means being operative in response to the operation of said scene selecting means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
59 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 further including a screen adjacent said tee area, a projector for projecting any one of a plurality of scenes representing the views from various locations on a hole on a golf course on said screen; said signaling means being operative in response to the projection of a selected scene on said screEn.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
92 words
A tee construction according to claim 11 wherein said indicating means comprises a rotatable turret having said different mat means disposed about its periphery, motor means for rotating said turret, and control means for said motor means connected to said signaling means to receive information identifying the lie condition at a particular location on a hole on a golf course and for energizing said motor means until said turret has been rotated to dispose the particular location in said tee area to support a golf ball to be hit by the golfer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |